Committee backs grant program to fund railroad grade separations to improve safety and mobility
Senate Bill 1555 would create a TxDOT grant program to fund grade separations at rail crossings not on the state highway system; supporters testified it would reduce collisions, improve emergency access and support freight movement.
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Senator Nichols presented Senate Bill 1555 to establish a grant program administered by the Texas Department of Transportation to fund railroad grade separation projects at intersections of railroads and roadways that are not part of the state highway system.
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